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Man suffers burns to most of his body after firepit explosion in Maple Ridge

Air ambulance sent to Ruskin Park to transport victim to hospital
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An air ambulance helicopter was sent to Maple Ridge’s Ruskin Park after a man suffered burns from a firepit explosion. (Black Press Media files)

A man has reportedly suffered burns to most of his body after a firepit exploded on Friday afternoon.

Firefighters, police, and paramedics responded to the call, which came in shortly before 3 p.m.

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An air ambulance was sent to Ruskin Park on 280th Street to pick up the burn victim and transport at least one to hospital.

More to follow.


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